Description

A French Glass VaseEmile Galle, c.1900

Emile Galle found his inspiration from nature, primarily plants and
insects, a theme that was to influence his work for the rest of his
life. In 1898 Galle patented his process Marqueterie de verres
ou cristaux or marquetry glass. At the Paris 1900 International
Exhibition he was awarded the Grand Prix for Glass and rank
of Commander of the French Legion of Honour. This 'Red
Onion' wheel carved cameo vase with a marquetry glass foot,
removable leaf form stopper, engraved signature to the side
Galle
8.3in. high

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